Community calendar

Friday

Trego, Wis.: Namekagon River Memory Day hosted by the National Park Service runs 2-5 p.m. at the Namekagon River Visitor Center. The public is invited to share stories that can be recorded, bring photographs that can be scanned and share knowledge of how places got their names. In addition, Bob Olson speaks about the Uhrenholdt Forest in Sawyer County. Olson, son of author and environmentalist Sigurd Olson, recently donated the 100-acre Uhrenholdt estate in Seeley to Northland College. He begins his remarks around 2 p.m.

Duluth: The Lake Superior Singles Fellowship meets at 6 p.m. at Bridgeman’s in the Miller Hill Mall area for dinner and chitchat.

Pattison Park: State park officials present “A Howling Success,” at 7 p.m. Plunge into the world of wolves through a movie on the re-introduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park and learn about the impact of wolves in Wisconsin. Call (715) 399-3111.

Saturday

Superior: Barker’s Island Farmers’ Market runs 8 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor, rain or shine.

Duluth: Kolar Toyota is hosting a blood drive for Memorial Blood Centers with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. For every pint of blood donated, Kolar Toyota will make a contribution of $50 to the American Cancer Society to help save lives and fight cancer. The bus is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4781 Miller Trunk Highway. Sign up at MBC.org/searchdrives, code 2296, or contact Michele at (218) 740-1541or mkeil@mbc.org.

Ashland: The Northern Waters Library Service board of trustees meets at 10 a.m. at the NWLS Headquarters.

Pattison Park: State park officials present “Price is Right Astronomy” at 7 p.m., followed by Shepherd’s View after Dark. Call (715) 399-3111.

Sunday

Pattison Park: Park officials present “Wild Snack: How about a nibble on a cattail?” at 7 p.m. Call (715) 399-3111.

Monday

Lake Nebagamon: The Superior Singers, directed by Brian MacDonnell, present their summer concert “Homeland,” a patriotic celebration created by Randy Vader and Jay Rouse, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Nebagamon Auditorium. Call (218) 348-8314 or visit www.superiorsingers.com

Pattison Park: Learn about porcupines with Justin at 7 p.m. and pick up some gross out facts about blood thirsty critters, followed by an intermediate no-lights night hike after dark. Call (715) 399-3111.

Tuesday

Superior: Artists Lisa and Clara Seltzer give a class on henna 1-3 p.m. at the Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave. Participants receive a henna design applied by the artists. Parental approval needed for those younger than 18. Permission slips can be downloaded from the children’s room website.

Pattison Park: Join the electronics Pirates Treasure Hunt at 1 p.m. Register your pirate band since there are a limited number of GPS units available. At 7 p.m., learn how to track down the identification of some of the trees of Pattison State Park. Call (715) 399-3111.

Duluth: The Parent Grief Support Group for those who experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a child younger than 10 meets 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Medical Center in the 2 East Classroom on the second floor near the auditorium and the chapel. Free of charge. Call (218) 786-4402.

Wednesday

Duluth: The Senior Citizen Grief and Loss Support Group meets 10-11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Medical Center in the 2 East Classroom on the second floor near the auditorium and the chapel. Free. Call (218) 786-4402.

Superior: The Downtown Farmer’s Market runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot north of the Superior Public Library, rain or shine.

Superior: The Central class of 1944 meets for lunch at 1 p.m. at Fullers Restaurant. All classmates and guests welcome.

Lake Nebagamon: Story Time begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Imogene McGrath Library every Wednesday through August.

Superior: Bayside Sounds features the Randy Lee Jazz Orchestra’s big band swing at 7 p.m. in Billings Park.

Superior: Superior Eagles Club, 1710 N. 12th St., offers senior dancing 1-4 p.m. with music by Rod Mattson and Mr. Ed and Dave. All couples and singles welcome. Bring snacks to share. Lunch and coffee served at 2:30 p.m. Admission $5.

Pattison Park: Pit your wildlife brains against fellow competitors at 7 p.m. during “Wildlife Jeopardy.” Call (715) 399-3111.

Thursday

Superior: Superior Central High School class of 1957 holds its monthly luncheon get-together at noon at the Golden Inn Restaurant to make final arrangements for the 55th class reunion slated for Sept. 12. All classmates, spouses and guests invited.

Cloquet: Claudia Schmidt plays a concert in celebration of her new album, “Bends in the River: Collected Songs” at 7 p.m. at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, 2101 14th St.

Pattison Park: Native American Flute Player, Michael Charette, is a member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Indians at 7 p.m. He also goes by the name Baapi Waagoosh, meaning “Laughing Fox” in the Anishinaabe language. As both artist and musician, he has played the native flute for the past 8 years, often on instruments he has made himself. Call (715) 399-3111.

Upcoming

Superior: The Superior Central High School Class of 1951 holds a noon luncheon at Barker’s Island Inn at the dining room balcony. All classmates and spouses planning to attend should reply by Aug. 1. For reservations, call John Robinson at (715) 394-9405 or Pat Collins at (715) 392-2077.

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